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Could volcanic eruptions signal boom time for ocean life?updated: Tue Aug 03 2010 23:23:00

The volcanic eruption in Iceland has given scientists a unique opportunity to study its effect on marine biology.

Scientists test climate change 'early-warning system'updated: Fri Dec 04 2009 14:07:00

An international team of scientists has developed a new method of measuring the absorption of CO2 by the oceans that could become an "early-warning system" for climate change.

The melting mountainupdated: Fri Dec 04 2009 14:07:00

ITN's James Mates examines how climate change is transforming the face of Mount Everest.

Doha - round table highlightsupdated: Fri Oct 17 2008 05:55:00

One look outside the window gives a glimpse of the "economics of energy" in Doha, Qatar. Cranes dot the tops of half-finished towers, a monumental work in progress; the result of vast energy wealth being pumped out of the ground and poured into project after project.

Scientists: Prehistoric volcanoes heated Earthupdated: Fri Apr 27 2007 09:27:00

Ancient volcanoes may have caused a dramatic warming of the Earth's atmosphere that raised sea temperatures and killed off many marine species, resulting in a "planetary emergency," U.S. and European scientists said Thursday.

Atlantic storm names may go Greekupdated: Mon Sep 19 2005 15:23:00

Forecasters could run out of names for tropical storms and hurricanes before the season ends November 30.

Harvey moves into North Atlanticupdated: Thu Aug 04 2005 03:09:00

Tropical Storm Harvey brushed Bermuda Thursday and moved over the open waters of the North Atlantic Ocean, where forecasters predicted it would linger for a few days.

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